Student Technology

The last day of remote learning in School District 129 is May 29th. All student devices will be kept at home during the summer of 2020 and students should bring their device to the building they are attending in the fall. However, we understand that you might have some situational questions. We hope the answers to those questions can be found in our FAQ list below!

Have a question that wasn’t answered?
Call the Help Desk at (630) 301-5038!

What if I have an incoming kindergartener?
Kindergarten students will be issued an iPad and charger at their home buildings in the fall.

Since students transition from an iPad to a Chromebook at the start of 4th grade, how will they get that device?
Those students should bring their iPad and charger with them to their home building in the fall, and they will be transitioned to a Chromebook and charger at that time.

What if my child is transitioning from elementary school to middle school or from middle school to high school in the fall?
If moving to a new building in-district, students should bring their device to that new building in the fall.

What if my child is a senior?
The last day of remote learning for seniors is Thursday, May 14th.

For seniors in good standing, collection of school-issued resources will run Tuesday, May 26 through Thursday, May 28, from 8:00 am-3:00 pm. Drop-off stations will be set-up at various locations outside of West High so that students and parents do not have to leave their vehicles.

Door 22: Collection of uniforms and other materials supplied by AFROTC. Materials should come in bags and have tags with names and student ID numbers.

Seniors who need to enter the building to retrieve personal items from their hall and/or PE locker as well as artwork may do so by signing up for a time slot here: https://www.vancoevents.com/BKI. There is no need to enter the building to retrieve district-owned property. Those items will be collected, scanned, and accounted for as we empty lockers and clean the building.

What if my child’s device needs to be serviced over the summer?
Call the Help Desk at (630) 301-5038 to make an appointment!

What do I do if our family is moving out of the school district?
If moving out of the district, call the Help Desk at (630) 301-5038 to make an appointment to turn in device and charger.

What if we are moving over the summer and my child will be attending a different SD129 school?
If moving to a new building in-district, students should bring their device to that new building in the fall.

District 129 is committed to student-centered learning that fosters academic success for all students by providing an environment of equity and opportunity. In 2015, District 129 began piloting the use of Chromebooks and iPads throughout the district. The results of this initiative have been positive, and we are now ready to implement a three-year deployment of devices throughout the district providing equal access to technology devices for all District 129 students. Students who are issued a device will take it home as an extension of their daily studies and to complete homework. Students will have access to their personalized Schoology account, as well as various online resources from their teachers, all accessible through their Chromebook or iPad.

Every student can elect to participate in the Technology Protection Plan. The purpose of the Technology Protection Plan is to protect families against potentially high repair costs for damaged devices. The cost of enrollment in the Technology Protection Plan is $25 and is in effect for one year ($25 per student, with a maximum of $75 per family). Families can re-enroll in the plan each year. This $25 covers the first incident of damage to the student’s device. Any additional incidents of damage will follow the tiered scale below:

The Technology Protection Plan is not subject to fee waiver, as it is optional to participate. Parents may enroll in the Technology Protection Plan by visiting www.one2onerisk.com Families wishing to pay with cash may obtain a prepaid card for this program by visiting the main office at their student’s school. This prepaid card can then be used to complete payment on the One2One Risk website.

If you have questions, look below at our FAQ's or you may also email us at techpilotquestions@sd129.org or contact us at (630) 301-5067. Questions can also be directed to your child’s teacher or in person at your school’s Open House.

We are excited for your student to have access to these technology tools, and we can’t wait to see what they will achieve throughout the year!

First incident = No cost to family

Second incident = Additional $50

Third incident = Additional $75

Lost or stolen AC adapter = No cost to replace (first incident)

Loss or theft of the device is not covered by this plan. In those instances, the cost of replacement will be covered by the individual family. In some cases, private home or auto insurance may cover the loss.

There are expectations around how students handle and use technology. Please review the letters attached below with your student(s).

To register your student’s device, families must complete the online registration through One2One Risk Solutions. Parents may visit the site using the link below to start the process. Please watch the video above for a step-by-step tutorial of the registration process. Parents wishing to pay with cash should visit the main office in their child’s building to get a prepaid card. Parents should then visit the One2One Risk website to complete their payment with the prepaid card.

can my child use their own device at home?

For school-related activities (homework, research, online classwork, etc.), students will be required to use their district-issued device. While students may be able to access many educational sites, including Schoology, on their own device, please be aware that their experience on their home device versus a district-issued device may be different. District issued devices are filtered for inappropriate content and are set up for optimal functionality with district-approved apps, extensions, and websites.

can students download apps or extensions onto their devices?

Students may only download apps and extensions that have been approved by West Aurora School District 129. Students using iPads have access to the Self-Service store and may download apps. Students using Chromebooks may download approved apps and extensions through the Chrome Web Store.

Can students watch streaming media on district issued devices (Netflix/Hulu/etc)?

Students sign the district Acceptable Use Policy at the beginning of the year, which outlines the proper uses of district-issued devices. Students should only be using devices for educational purposes and accessing sites that have been approved by their teacher. This may include educational videos that have been embedded into the curriculum at West Aurora School District 129.

Can we use devices to play games at home?

Students sign the district Acceptable Use Policy at the beginning of the year, which outlines the proper uses of district-issued devices. Students should only be using devices for educational purposes and accessing sites that have been approved by their teacher. This may include educational games that have been embedded into the curriculum at West Aurora School District 129. Students on district-issued devices will experience similar filtering features at both home and school.

Will the district monitor what my student is doing on the Internet while at home?

District 129 uses a content filter that limits what students are able to view on the Internet while using district-owned devices. This content filter monitors the student’s internet usage while at school and at home. The filter is configured to block objectionable content and non-age appropriate websites, but no content filter is perfect. There is no substitute for parental monitoring of student use of devices while students are at home.

Will the charging cord be provided when students take devices home?

Yes. All devices will be sent home with the proper accessories to charge the devices. Students should only use accessories provided by the district to charge their devices. Third party chargers can damage the device and should not be used. If you are interested in purchasing additional chargers for your devices, please send an email to techpilotquestions@sd129.org. It is the students’ responsibility to bring their devices to school fully charged and ready to use. Damage to the cords is also covered under the district Technology Protection Plan and should be reported to their teacher immediately.